At a Glance
Median Income
$82,648
$44,730 per capita
Home Value
$614,300
Zillow: $810,278
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.6% smoking rate
How Bigfork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bigfork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bigfork a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bigfork residents earn a median household income of $82,648 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,730. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bigfork is $614,300 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,278. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
51.0% of adults in Bigfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bigfork has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,249
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,648
Per Capita$44,730
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
C
Home Value$614,300
Rent$1,103
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$810,278
Housing Units3,148
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,067 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bigfork was built in 1992.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.